Sales & Projects Engineer - HVAC

Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd; Standon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Enhanced annual leave

Salary sacrifice pension

Learning & development

Private medical insurance

Annual occupational health checks

Job summary

Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd, a trusted air conditioning and refrigeration solutions provider in Hertfordshire, seeks a Technical Sales & Project Engineer. You will drive growth by generating new business, nurturing client relationships, and overseeing projects from enquiry to completion.

You’ll coordinate across engineers and subcontractors, ensure delivery quality and profitability, and maintain a strong focus on customer satisfaction. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical sales role within HVAC.
• Knowledge of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems.
• Flexible and self-motivated with customer satisfaction focus.
• Proven sales and project management experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines.
• Excellent technical knowledge of HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and existing business opportunities across installation, service, and maintenance agreements
• Building strong customer relationships, advising on system design, and selecting the right equipment for their needs
• Managing the full project lifecycle – from initial enquiry to final handover
• Coordinating with engineers, sub-contractors, and colleagues to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery
• Monitoring quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction at every stage

Skills

Technical sales

HVAC knowledge

Client relationships

Project management

Sales capability

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Tools

CAD

Excel

Mac/PC

Job description

At Pitkin & Ruddock, we’ve been building trusted relationships and delivering high-quality air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for decades. Now, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Sales & Project Engineer to help drive the next stage of our growth within and around the Hertfordshire area.

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

About The Role

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, with your sound knowledge and experience in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning you’ll play a key role in supporting our sales and management teams to deliver on our development strategy. You’ll act as our technical sales presence in the region – generating new business, nurturing existing client relationships, and ensuring projects run smoothly from enquiry to completion.

Your Day-to-day Work Will Include

• Developing new and existing business opportunities across installation, service, and maintenance agreements


• Building strong customer relationships, advising on system design, and selecting the right equipment for their needs


• Managing the full project lifecycle – from initial enquiry to final handover


• Coordinating with engineers, sub-contractors, and colleagues to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery


• Monitoring quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction at every stage

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a technical sales role or similar position within the HVAC sector.


• Knowledge and experience of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems


• A flexible, self-motivated approach and a genuine passion for customer satisfaction


• Proven sales and project management experience


• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusted business relationships at all levels


• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.


• Excellent technical knowledge of air conditioning and refrigeration systems


• Competent IT skills (Mac and PC - Word, Excel); CAD experience is a bonus


• A solid understanding of Health & Safety within the construction industry


• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities


• A full, clean UK driving licence

Why Join Pitkin & Ruddock?

We don’t just see our employees as part of the team – we see them as part of the family. When you join us, you’ll be joining a company that’s committed to your growth and development.

Here’s What You Can Expect

• Competitive base salary with fair and transparent reward schemes


• Company car


• Enhanced annual leave based on length of service.


• Purchase of additional leave scheme


• Salary sacrifice pension scheme


• Learning & development opportunities


• Ongoing training and development to help you grow in your career.


• Annual occupational health checks


• Option to receive Winter flu vaccination voucher.


• Option to join private medical insurance


• A supportive, friendly team that values your contribution.


• The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all our employees as key players in our business